• At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Positions details:

• Location: St. Joseph Children's Hospital

• Status: PRN, Hourly

• Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Occasional weekends

• On Call: no

• Always in person The Child Life Specialist is responsible for implementing a psychosocially and developmentally supportive program for hospitalized children and families.

• Provides appropriate guidance for volunteers and students.

• The child life specialist is a member of the pediatric health care team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences which help children and families maintain normal life patterns, prevent significant developmental disruption, and mitigate psychological distress throughout their health care experience.

• Acts as an advocate for children and their families with the hospital and uses their knowledge of child development to enhance the hospital environment for pediatric patients.

• This is a PRN role that will help cover vacation time and FMLA. Requirements:

• CCLS ( Child Life Certification)

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Recreational Therapy or Psychology is required.

• Completion of a Child Life Internship is required. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Child Life Center-SJCH

Location: St Josephs Main and Childrens

Status: PRN, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8 hours

Shift: Shift 1

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Child Life Specialist

Location Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | PRN

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